Senior Content Manager

Zillow

. Own a high-volume editorial program covering financing, home buying, renting, local markets, and related topics from planning through publishing .

Posted 11/3/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $107,200 - $180,200 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive editorial expertise in managing high-volume content programs related to financing and real estate, with a strong focus on SEO optimization and compliance. Proven ability to lead teams, enhance content quality, and leverage data-driven insights to create consumer-friendly narratives.

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Editorial Calendar ManagementSEO Content OptimizationEditing Consumer GuidanceData-Driven StorytellingCompliance Review Experience

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Hard Skills

WritingEditingResearchFact-CheckingContent Performance TrackingAI-Assisted WorkflowsContent Strategy DevelopmentFreelance Writer ManagementHousing Market Data FamiliarityGEO Search Visibility

Soft Skills

AdaptabilityEmpathyFeedback Provision

Tools & Technologies

Zillow Tools

Industry Keywords

Real EstateFinancingConsumer GuidanceLegal ReviewCompliance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own a high-volume editorial program covering financing, home buying, renting, local markets, and related topics from planning through publishing
Build and manage an editorial calendar balancing business priorities, search and AI visibility opportunities, and content freshness
Assign, edit, and guide staff and contract writers, providing feedback to improve quality and consistency
Partner with Zillow's Traffic and SEO team to turn search and AI visibility insights into topics, outlines, and optimizations
Track content performance
Work with Zillow’s Economic Research team to create accessible and accurate guides to housing market data and trends using Zillow tools
Shepherd content through expert, legal, and compliance reviews, especially for mortgage and financing topics
Develop AI-assisted workflows for outlining, drafting, and fact-checking while maintaining accuracy and brand voice
Build understanding and empathy for Americans navigating buying, selling, financing, and renting homes

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum of 7 years of related experience, or equivalent work experience
Proven experience editing detailed consumer guidance on complex real estate and financing topics, including owning a content vertical covering these subjects
Top-notch editorial skills, including writing, editing, research, fact-checking, and editorial calendar management
Deep experience finding and telling consumer-friendly stories using data
Experience assigning and editing freelance or contract writers
Experience creating and optimizing content for search
Ability to produce high-quality work efficiently and adapt quickly to shifting priorities
Familiarity with housing market data is a plus
Familiarity with GEO and AI search visibility is a strong plus
Experience working within legal or compliance review processes in a regulated category, such as mortgage or financial services, is a plus

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equity awards based on experience, performance, and location
Remote work from a physical location of choice within the United States, subject to limited exceptions
Flexible distributed work through Cloud HQ
Equal employment opportunity and disability accommodation support